The former Real Madrid star did not think that his handling of the ball would cause such a serious injury to the opponent.

The situation took place in the 55th minute of the match between Argentinos and Fluminense at the 2023 Copa Libertadores.

Marcelo as usual has a skillful dribble, escaping the pursuit of all three Argentinos defenders.

However, the player wearing the Fluminense shirt accidentally stepped on Luciano Sanchez’s leg, causing the player’s leg to break and fold.

Marcelo burst into tears right on the field because he was worried about the opponent. Marcelo fell to his knees and then sobbed. He understands that Argentinos players can suffer serious injuries or even retire.

He couldn’t believe his eyes. As soon as he saw the opponent lying on the field, Marcelo took the initiative to stop the ball.

The 35-year-old defender received a red card from the referee for this non-malicious tackle, while Argentinos’ Luciano Sanchez was given first aid by a doctor and taken out on a stretcher.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Personally, Marcelo will probably have to remember this ball forever in his career.

After the match, the former Real Madrid defender shared: “Today, I had to go through a very difficult moment on the pitch. I accidentally injured a colleague seriously. I want to wish you a good recovery. as quickly and as possible, Luciano Sanchez.”

This is a pity.

Certainly, the Brazilian defender personally did not intend to destroy the opponent.